Tektronix YBT250 Field Transmitter Tester
Installation Software & User Manual CD

This CD contains the YBT250 Field Transmitter Tester installation software and a PDF version of the YBT250 User Manual. This installation software supports both the NetTek Y350C and NetTek Y400 platforms.

YBT250 User Manual

The YBT250 User Manual can only be viewed with Adobe's Acrobat Reader. You can download the latest version of the Acrobat-Reader here.

YBT250 Options Installation

Measurement options are enabled by entering an Options key. An Options key is a coded text string that is tied to the serial number and Global ID of the instrument module.
To install a new Options key:

1. Start up the YBT250 application on the NetTek.
2. From the YBT250 application menu bar, select Tools > Upgrade Software and follow the on-screen instructions on the NetTek (Note: Use the Install with only a key upgrade method). The YBT250 application will close when the options installation is completed.
3. The YBT250 is now ready to use. To start the application double-click the YBT250 icon on the NetTek desktop, or select Start > Programs > NetTek > YBT250.
4. Once the YBT250 application is running. Verify that the correct options are installed by selecting Tools > Software Info on the application menu bar.
5. Place the label supplied with this kit on the bottom edge of your YBT250 module.

YBT250 Software Installation

Two methods are provided for installing the YBT250 software on your NetTek. The Serial Connection method allows installation using a standard RS-232 serial (NetTek Y350C and Y400) or USB serial (NetTek Y400 only) connection between a host PC and the NetTek. The Archive File method allows installation from a PC memory card installed in the NetTek.

Note that regardless of which platform is used when performing the upgrade, once it is completed the YBT250 module will function properly when used on either the Y350C or Y400 NetTek platform.

YBT250 Software Installation using a serial connection

1. See the Serial Connection Considerations section for details on ensuring the serial link between the host workstation and NetTek Analyzer platform will function correctly.
2. Start up the NetTek.
3. Click here to start the YBT250 installation process using an RS232 serial or USB connection (or run YBT250Setup_v1-415a.exe in the Upgrade/Serial directory on this CD). Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the software installation wizard.
4. When the module upgrade is complete, tap Restart Now on the NetTek to complete the installation.
5. The YBT250 is now ready to use. To start the application double-click the YBT250 icon on the NetTek desktop, or select Start > Programs > NetTek > YBT250.
6. After you start the application, the NetTek Analyzer Platform will copy the YBT250 software from the module into the platform and perform the installation. This process takes several minutes, but enables future power-ups to occur faster.
7. Once the application is installed, it will launch. Verify that the version number for the software on the splash screen matches the version on the YBT250 CD-ROM.
8. Place the label supplied with this kit on the bottom edge of your YBT250 module.

YBT250 Software Installation using an archive file

1. Archive files are provided for performing the upgrade using either the Y350C or Y400 NetTek platform. The Upgrade\Archive\Y350C\YBT250Y_upgrade_v1-415.arq file is that which is used to install the YBT250 software when performing the upgrade using a Y350C NetTek platform. The Upgrade\Archive\Y400\YBT250K_upgrade_v1-415.arq file is that which is used to install the YBT250 software when performing the upgrade using a Y400 NetTek platform. Copy the correct archive file to a PC memory card.
2. Install the PC memory card into the NetTek.
3. Start up the NetTek.
4. On the NetTek, select Start > Programs > Tektronix Utilities > Module Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions on the NetTek.
5. When the module upgrade is complete, tap Restart Now on the NetTek to complete the installation.
6. The YBT250 is now ready to use. To start the application double-click the YBT250 icon on the NetTek desktop, or select Start > Programs > NetTek > YBT250.
7. After you start the application, the NetTek Analyzer Platform will copy the YBT250 software from the module into the platform and perform the installation. This process takes several minutes, but enables future power-ups to occur faster.
8. Once the application is installed, it will launch. Verify that the version number for the software on the splash screen matches the version on the YBT250 CD-ROM.
9. Place the label supplied with this kit on the bottom edge of your YBT250 module.

Serial Connection Considerations

The software installation process requires an RS232 or USB serial connection between the NetTek Analyzer platform and the desktop PC. Note that if the desktop PC's RS232 or USB serial interface has already been configured to use Windows CE Services or Active Sync then it must first be disabled prior to starting the YBT250 software installation.

To disable serial connections in Windows CE Services perform the following steps:

1. Right-click on the CE Services icon on the desktop PC system tray; then select Communications.
2. In the Windows CE Services Properties dialog box, open the Communications tab.
3. In the Device Connections via Serial Port field, deselect Enabled. (Enable mobile device connection must already be selected to make this selection).
4. Select OK and close the dialog box.

To disable serial connections in Active Sync perform the following steps:

1. Right-click on the Active Sync icon on the desktop PC system tray; then select Connection Settings.
2. In the Connection Settings dialog box, deselect the Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port and Allow USB connection with this desktop computer checkbox's.
3. Select OK to close the dialog box.

Note that once the software installation process has been completed the Windows CE Services or Active Sync serial connection should be re-enabled.

System Requirements

The YBT250 Field Transmitter Tester installation software installation process has been verified to run on the following desktop PC platforms:

- Windows 98
- Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6)
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP Pro

Other desktop PC platform configurations may work but have not been tested.

Additional Requirements

- Available serial port connection
- 30 MB free disk space (temporary usage only)
- Pentium Processor or better
- 16MB of RAM
- CD-ROM drive compatible with multimedia PC specification
- VGA or higher-resolution monitor
- Pointing device (i.e., mouse)

Contacting Tektronix

To contact Tektronix for support on your YBT250 software:

Phone | 1-800-833-9200*
Address | Tektronix, Inc. Department or name (if known) 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive P.O. Box 500 Beaverton, OR 97077 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: techsupport@tektronix.com 1-800-833-9200, select option 3* 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
* | This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.