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IRECTION 2300164-100, REVISION 7 VIVID™ 3 PRO/VIVID™ 3 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-5
Section 7-3
Performing Front End (FE) Diagnostics
When performing Front End Diagnostics tests, it is strongly recommended to start with Auto Sequence,
especially if the system shows signs of an intermittent problem. As described in this section, the testing
sequence can be paused and restarted at any stage, providing a quick and easy method of reviewing
any detected faults.
NOTE: When using Auto Sequence, most of the FE tests that can be performed manually (refer to the list numbered
1 through 8, below) are automatically performed, in sequence. However the following tests are NOT included
in Auto Sequence. These should be performed manually, as described in the appropriate sections:
• Front Board Assembly (FB) Transmit Test
TR Switch Test
FLA Jumper Test
Pencil Probe Test
• MUX Board Advanced Board Tests
NOTE: During Auto Sequence, the system will automatically re-boot at least twice. This is normal and should
not give cause for concern.
The Front End diagnostic tests listed below can be initiated manually and performed by the system, as
described in this section. For each type of system configuration (either RFI or RFT), it is recommended
that these diagnostic tests be performed in the following sequences (as applicable):
• For systems with RFI CONFIGURATION:
1.) RFI Diagnostic Test, as described in the
Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) Diagnostic Tests
(for RFI Configuration)
section, on page 7-11.
2.) Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Test, as described in the Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Tests
section, on page 7-21. At this stage, to continue to the Front End diagnostic tests, it is
necessary to re-boot the system.
3.) Front Board Assembly (FB) Diagnostic Test, as described in the
Front Board Assembly
(FB) Diagnostic Tests
section, on page 7-25.
4.) MUX Diagnostic Test, as described in the MUX Diagnostic Tests section, on page 7-47.
5.) H/W Report Diagnostic Test, as described in the H/W Report section, on page 7-66.
• For systems with RFT CONFIGURATION:
1.) Image Port (IMP) Diagnostic Test, as described in the
Image Port (IMP) Diagnostic Tests (for
RFT Configuration)
section, on page 7-13.
2.) VME Bus (VME) Diagnostic Test, as described in the
VME Bus (VME) Diagnostic Tests (for
RFT Configuration)
section, on page 7-15.
3.) RFT Diagnostic Test, as described in the RFT Diagnostic Tests (for RFT Configuration)
section, on page 7-17.
4.) Front End Controller (FEC) Diagnostic Test, as described in the Front End Controller (FEC)
Diagnostic Tests (for RFT Configuration)
section, on page 7-19.
5.) Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Test, as described in the Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Tests
section, on page 7-21. At this stage, to continue to the Front End diagnostic tests, it is
necessary to re-boot the system.
6.) Fro
nt Board Assembly (FB) Diagnostic Test,
as described in the
Front Board Assembly
(FB) Diagnostic Tests
section, on page 7-25.
7.) MUX Diagnostic Test, as described in the MUX Diagnostic Tests section, on page 7-47.
8.) H/W Report Diagnostic Test, as described in the
H/W Report section, on page 7-66.
NOTE: If the system must be re-booted, do so. Continue testing from the point at which you were required to
reboot. If a failure occurs, re-boot the system and test again to verify the outcome of the test.
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